Archive for the 'irish' Category

What was the Irish sentiment toward India before, during and after the Sepoy Mutiny?

I am writing a short story on Irish sentiment after the Sepoy Mutiny as an assignment and my main character is a half-Irish half-Indian girl in Ireland. JML! I’m looking everywhere and can’t find a thing. Can anyone help me? If her age comes to question, she’s 18. Interesting! It’s hard to find anything on [...]

In Irish Dance, How many points does an advanced beginner need for each dance to move up to novice?

I am an advanced beginner in Irish and just competed in a feis. I don’t know how many points i got yet, but I wanted to be sure. hm…yeah okay its not based off of points. heres how it works: you have 7 dances as a beginner: reel, lightjig, slipjig, singlejig, hornpipe, treblejig, and traditional [...]

How did the Irish people practically loose their language?

How English people could be so powerful to impose their language on another nation with different culture and language?! Was the Irish forbidden to be spoken? How long the occupation lasted? I just don’t get it. And how do Irish people see it today? http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory/famine/before.htm Anti-Catholic prohibitions dated back to 1695 when the British began [...]

Did the Irish help the Nazis during the Battle of Britain?

I have heard that the Irish helped the Nazis during the Battle of Britain. I think the Irish groups involved may have been the IRA (Irish Republican Army) and Sein Fein, but I am not sure. The Nazis convinced the Irish that if they helped them invade Britain that Germany would help liberate Northern Ireland [...]

Irish men and their feelings? Why are the Irish so slow to come forward with their feelings?

Does anyone find Irish guys very closed with their feelings? I’ve dated a few and find that it is very difficult for them to open up with their feelings. They are usually great fun and generous but I really find them emotionally slow. I’d like to hear from any women who have dated or married [...]

How many Irish can speak the Irish language fluently?

How many people in Ireland can speak fluent Irish (or celtic or gaelic or whatever it is called)? All, almost all, most, not many..? Also, how commonly is it used as a first langauge over there? Is it just in certain counties or something? Or does everybody speak English as their first language? I speak [...]

How to tastefully integrate Irish touches into my wedding?

I don’t want an Irish themed wedding, nor do I want the Irish touches to be over the top or even too noticeable, but I want to integrate Irish touches here and there. This is mainly for the sake of me and my fiancee (sentimental reasons). Any creative suggestions? Thank you! a toast: heres to [...]

Do Irish and Irish descendants suffer from more depression than others?

Do Irish or Irish descendants suffer more from depression and depression related ailments than others? I know alot Irish families where there are mental issues that seem normal but are masked with medicines, alcohol, drugs, erratic behavior, selfish behavior, etc. This is not to say as a generalization but as a higher percentage. The answer [...]

What’s the difference between irish cream and irish cream liqueur?

For example, Baileys has "Irish Cream" and it also has irish cream liqueur. What is the difference between the two? It’s the same. Honestly

where can i find stats on the Irish population in New York City during the civil war?

I’m doing my 25 page thesis for graduation and I need some stats on how many Irish were living in New york city near the end of the civil war like 1863ish. I’ve tried searching for it but cant seem to find anything. If figured if i got the world to help I would stand [...]